Review Questions
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The nursing student is reviewing sensory perception with the preceptor. What statement made by the nursing student would indicate an accurate understanding of sensory perception?
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“Senses refer to the psychological mechanisms by which individuals perceive and respond to stimuli from their environment.”
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“Kinesthetic senses are important because they play a crucial role in body awareness and movement control.”
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“Senses typically become more refined and detect more subtle changes as individuals age.”
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“Olfactory sensory perception is important because it enables individuals to distinguish between different tastes.”
2
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What sense is primarily responsible for indicating hunger?
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visceral
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kinesthetic
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gustatory
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olfactory
3
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What is adaptation in the context of sensory processing?
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the process of maintaining arousal levels
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the conscious perception of oneself and surroundings
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the modulation of attentional resources
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the adjustment of sensory systems to ongoing stimuli
4
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What does sensoristasis involve maintaining a balance between?
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conscious and unconscious states
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sensory input and motor output
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under- and overstimulation
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sympathetic and parasympathetic activation
5
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In conscious states, what brain regions are implicated in generating and sustaining conscious awareness?
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hippocampus and amygdala
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basal ganglia and cerebellum
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prefrontal cortex and thalamus
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occipital lobe and brain stem
6
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What condition is associated with an increased risk of sensory overload?
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hypothyroidism
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ASD
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type 2 diabetes
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hypertension
7
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What condition is associated with sensory deprivation?
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ADHD
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ASD
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Alzheimer disease
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PTSD
8
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What is SPD?
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loss of sensory function in one or more modalities
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enhanced sensitivity to sensory stimuli
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absence of sensory stimuli
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a neurological condition affecting sensory processing
9
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A patient with ASD is admitted to the emergency department and displays signs of sensory overload. What nursing intervention would be most beneficial for this patient?
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dimming the lights in the room to reduce visual stimuli
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engaging the patient in a group activity with other patients
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administering a sedative medication to calm the patient
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providing the patient with a strong-smelling lotion for relaxation
10
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A patient in a hospital complains of feeling overwhelmed by the constant beeping of monitors and medical equipment. What intervention by the nurse would be most appropriate to address the patient’s sensory overload?
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providing a bright reading light to improve visibility
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placing the patient in a room with large windows for natural light
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offering noise-canceling headphones or earplugs to block out excessive noise
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providing scented candles to create a calming atmosphere
11
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What sensory perception change is commonly associated with aging?
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improved vision acuity
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enhanced taste sensitivity
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diminished tactile sensation
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increased auditory processing speed
12
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Medications that suppress the CNS may lead to what sensory perception change?
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increased sensory acuity
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drowsiness and sedation
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enhanced cognitive function
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improved motor coordination
13
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How is sensory modulation disorder described in terms of sensory perception?
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difficulties in accurately interpreting sensory stimuli
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hypersensitivity to certain stimuli
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reduced awareness or responsiveness to sensory input
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challenges in coordinating motor movements
14
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What is a common manifestation of SBMD?
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hypersensitivity to tactile stimuli
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difficulties with balance and posture
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challenges in accurately interpreting speech sounds
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reduced awareness of environmental stimuli
15
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What characterizes SDD?
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hypersensitivity to olfactory stimuli
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difficulties in motor coordination
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reduced responsiveness to auditory input
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challenges in accurately distinguishing between sensory stimuli